Training General Practitioners in Patient-centered Care to Improve Shared Decision-making for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Adults Aged 50 to 74

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the impact of face-to-face training for general practitioners on using a patient-centered approach to improve shared decision-making during colorectal cancer CRC screening. The study focuses on people aged 50 to 74, as CRC mainly affects individuals over 50 with a significant number of cases diagnosed around age 71 to 73. Screening participation has been declining, and improving communication between doctors and patients may help increase screening rates and reduce CRC mortality. The study randomly assigns general practitioners into two groups one receives face-to-face training on the patient-centered approach, while the other continues current screening practices without this training. The training aims to help doctors better communicate with patients and support shared decision-making about CRC screening using the guaiac fecal occult blood test and follow-up colonoscopy if needed. Participants will be monitored through questionnaires assessing shared decision-making about CRC screening 6 to 8 months after joining. Researchers will also evaluate screening rates and how patients and doctors understand the shared decision process. The study involves consultations with their general practitioner and tracking participation in screening tests, lasting up to 18 months after the last patient is included.

Impact of Training Patient-centered Approach on Shared Decision in Colorectal Cancer Screening